What is Income support in UK?

Question

Does income support depend on individual income or the total house hold income? and how much is the amount and who is eligible?

Answer 1

Jobseeker's Allowance = JSA
Allowance is dealt with by Jobcentre Plus or Jobcentre
Is paid:
*If you are capable of working
*If you are available for work
*If you are actively seeking work.
*Under 65 (for men) or under 60 (for women)?
Not working, or working on average less than 16 hours a week,
if YES to both, claim JSA.

*If you have been paid or have been treated as having paid NI contributions you may be able to get contribution-based JSA.
*If you are on a low income you may get income-based JSA, even if you have not paid NI contributions. Income-based JSA is based on how much the law says you need to live on.
**You cannot usually get JSA if you are aged under 18.
**People who are studying full-time cannot usually get JSA.

*Contribution-based JSA is paid at a fixed rate based on your age for up to 26 weeks.
*You must have paid or be treated as having paid a certain number of NI contributions. For details of the NI contributions you need to have paid, contact your local Jobcentre Plus office, Jobcentre or social security office and ask to speak to an adviser.
READ MORE:
http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/WorkingAgeBenefits/Jobseekerallowance/index.html